eristic
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Long ago, in the Euthydemus, the vulgar application of the 'both and neither' Eristic had been subjected to a similar criticism, which there takes the form of banter and irony, here of illustration.
From Parmenides by Jowett, Benjamin
To this they have now added a new accomplishment—the art of Eristic, or fighting with words, which they are likewise willing to teach 'for a consideration.'
From Euthydemus by Jowett, Benjamin
Eristic so far differs from Sophistic that, while the master of Eristic aims at mere victory, the Sophist looks to the reputation, and with it, the monetary rewards which he will gain.
From The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; the Art of Controversy by Saunders, T. Bailey (Thomas Bailey)
Here, then, is a double indication of the connexion of the Parmenides with the Eristic school.
From Parmenides by Jowett, Benjamin
Eristic is only a harsher name for the same thing.
From The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; the Art of Controversy by Saunders, T. Bailey (Thomas Bailey)
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Rhetoric
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Rhetoric
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